And now reports in Germany have suggested that Dortmund could spend some of their funds on teenage sensation Draxler to replace Gotze in the heart of their midfield.

Arsenal have sent scouts to watch the 19-year-old this season and Arsene Wenger is a big fan of the Germany international, who became the youngest Schalke player to make 100 appearances for the club last month.

But now Dortmund have joined the race and will have no problem shelling out £15m to meet Schalke's reported asking price.